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Add 42/56 and 40/10

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

42/56 + 40/10 is 19/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   40/10 = 40 × 28/10 × 28 = 1120/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/280 + 1120/280 = 210 + 1120/280 = 1330/280
5. 1330/280 simplified gives 19/4
6. So, 42/56 + 40/10 = 19/4
   In mixed form: 43/4

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